Gas main work planned in Hyannis

Monday

Nov 28, 2016 at 5:39 PMNov 28, 2016 at 5:39 PM

Madeleine List

HYANNIS — National Grid and New England Utility Constructors Inc. will begin replacing the gas main and improving the gas main infrastructure in the center of Hyannis on Wednesday, a project that is expected to last until June.

Crews will be working in the area of 93-420 South Street, 70-110 High School Road, 10-50 Ocean Street and 500 Old Colony Road on Wednesday morning, according to a statement from the town of Barnstable. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, according to the statement.

Improvements will include the marking of underground utilities, excavation of the street and installation of the new gas main, according to the statement. Work will be ongoing weather permitting.

Town officials are asking motorists to be careful, follow safety signs and drive slowly when traveling through construction areas.